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US4306702A
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Bracket mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-26
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 2000-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A bracket having mounting means integrally formed or fastened thereon in the form of a pair of sharp projections extending upwardly from a vertical support arm for piercing into the surface of the ceiling or any projection where it joins a side wall and having, projecting from the lower portion of the support arm, a horizontal sharp projection for piercing a side wall, merely by manual pressure, or by the tap of a small object. The weight of any object, such a plant supported by the bracket, will cause the horizontal projection to bite even more deeply into the side wall and will be resisted by the lateral support in the ceiling or projection provided by the two vertical sharp projections.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack T. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/025; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A bracket for mounting at the jointure of a ceiling, ledge, shelf or projection and side wall of a room, comprising a bracket structure having a vertical support arm portion adapted to rest against the side wall, a pair of sharp teeth extending upwardly from the top of said vertical arm portion for penetrating said ceiling, ledge or shelf, a tooth projecting horizontally outwardly from a bottom portion of said support arm portion for penetrating a side wall, a horizontal arm portion which is over twice as long as the distance between said pair of teeth and tooth, whereby forcing said vertical arm portion upwardly said pair of teeth will pierce the outer surface of said ceiling or projection and by subsequently forcing said support arm portion horizontally by downward pulling of the free end of said horizontal arm portion, said single tooth will pierce the outer surface of said side wall, said outwardly extending are portion comprising a substantially horizontal strip having one end secured to said vertical support arm and terminating in an eye, and an angular strip having one end secured to said vertical support arm and the other end attached to an intermediate portion of said first mentioned strip and terminating in another eye so as to suspend separate objects from said eyes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A bracket for mounting at the jointure of a ceiling, ledge, shelf or projection and side wall of a room, comprising a bracket structure having a vertical support arm portion adapted to rest against the side wall, a pair of sharp teeth extending upwardly from the top of said vertical arm portion for penetrating said ceiling, ledge or shelf, a tooth projecting horizontally outwardly from a bottom portion of said support arm portion for penetrating a side wall, a horizontal arm portion which is over twice as long as the distance between said pair of teeth and tooth, whereby forcing said vertical arm portion upwardly said pair of teeth will pierce the outer surface of said ceiling or projection and by subsequently forcing said support arm portion horizontally by downward pulling of the free end of said horizontal arm portion, said single tooth will pierce the outer surface of said side wall, said outwardly extending are portion comprising a substantially horizontal strip having one end secured to said vertical support arm and terminating in an eye, and an angular strip having one end secured to said vertical support arm and the other end attached to an intermediate portion of said first mentioned strip and terminating in another eye so as to suspend separate objects from said eyes.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |